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Cori Bush: “Contrary to what some of my Republican colleagues might say, evidence shows that more guns lead to more shootings.”

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Contrary to what some of my Republican colleagues might say, evidence shows that more guns lead to more shootings.
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Cori Bush
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Arguing that increased gun availability correlates with higher shooting incidents.

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